Chardham Pilgrims Can Create ABHA on eSwasthya Dham Portal

Current Context: On 11th July 2024, The Uttarakhand Government’s Department of Health and Family Welfare launched the eSwasthya Dham portal, which is now integrated with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).

• This mission, launched in September 2021, aims to create an integrated digital health infrastructure for India.
• Specifically, the eSwasthya Dham portal monitors the health parameters of pilgrims embarking on the Char Dham Yatra—a pilgrimage to the shrines of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath.
• Here are the detail:
• ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account): Pilgrims can easily generate their 14-digit ABHA number on the eSwasthya Dham portal in just 1-2 minutes. This initiative ensures the utmost priority for pilgrims’ health, especially for senior citizens, during their journey to the higher-altitude Char Dham shrines.
• Health Benefits: ABHA allows pilgrims to store and manage their health records securely. They can share these records with doctors as needed, facilitating timely interventions during emergencies.
• Digital Convenience: ABHA streamlines processes, from avoiding long queues at healthcare facilities for registration to scheduling doctor appointments.
• Helpline: A helpline number (104) is available to assist pilgrims.

Question:

1 What is the main purpose of the eSwasthya Dham portal?

• A) To provide educational resources for pilgrims
• B) To monitor health parameters of pilgrims on the Char Dham Yatra
• C) To offer travel booking services for the Char Dham Yatra
• D) To promote tourism in Uttarakhand

Answer: B) The eSwasthya Dham portal monitors the health parameters of pilgrims embarking on the Char Dham Yatra—a pilgrimage to the shrines of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath.